| Author |
Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882 |
| Translator |
Brandt, J. |
| Uniform Title |
Voyage of the Beagle. Dutch
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| Title |
De Reis om de Wereld
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| Note |
Translation of: Voyage of the Beagle
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Voyage_of_the_Beagle
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| Credits |
Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg.
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| Summary |
"De Reis om de Wereld" by Charles Darwin is a historical travel account written in the early 19th century. The work chronicles Darwin's observations and experiences during his voyage around the world on the HMS Beagle, detailing his studies of natural history and geology in various lands he visited. This expedition would eventually contribute significantly to his later theories on evolution, making this narrative both an enlightening scientific exploration and a personal memoir of discovery. The opening of "De Reis om de Wereld" introduces the reader to the significant context of Darwin's journey. It begins with the logistical details of the Beagle's departure from Devonport on December 27, 1831, under Captain Fitz-Roy, aimed at surveying the coasts of Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. Darwin describes the early days of the voyage, including the excitement of his first encounters with new lands, beginning with his arrival at the Cape Verde Islands. He vividly recounts the stark, volcanic landscapes, alongside the unique flora and fauna he observes, setting the stage for an expedition that would reshape his scientific outlook and contribute to pivotal theories in natural selection and evolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Dutch |
| LoC Class |
QH: Science: Natural history
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| Subject |
Natural history
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| Subject |
Beagle Expedition (1831-1836)
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| Subject |
Geology
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| Subject |
Voyages around the world -- History -- 19th century
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| Subject |
South America -- Discovery and exploration
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
33764 |
| Release Date |
Sep 19, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 31, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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